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    Coface Risk Review – July 2025: UK Outlook from our Economist, Jonathan Steenberg

    Headlines UK growth forecast at just 1% in both 2025 and 2026, falling behind the EU and other advanced economies by 2026 Inflation expected to peak at 3.5% in Q3 2025, and remain above the 2% target through 2026 Private sector momentum weakening, with Autumn budget and tariffs adding pressure Corporate insolvencies rising again, now forecast to increase by 3% in 2025 Three sector downgrades: automotive, chemicals, and metals now rated Very High Risk

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    Risk in a new age of tariffs - Three resources to help you assess trade partners

    Trump’s 2024 election victory has reignited global trade tensions, with a new wave of aggressive tariffs triggering widespread disruption and uncertainty. In this article, Andre van Niekerk, Head of Consulting and Insights, and Jonathan Steenberg, Economist at Coface UK, examine the impact of these measures, the risks they pose to international businesses, and how companies can adapt to the evolving trade landscape.

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    UK sector snapshot – Metals

    Tariffs and the uncertain future of British Steel have previously tarnished business sentiment, but recent developments offer new opportunities for the metals sector and its dependents to shine.

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    Coface: enhanced ambition in Data

    In a tense economic context marked by the proliferation of business failures, Coface is performing well thanks to a strategy combining innovation and data enhancement.

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    Will all of the advanced economies stay ahead?

    Demographic ageing, slowing productivity gains, energy transition, technological competition: advanced economies are facing numerous complex challenges. In response, industrial policies are back in the spotlight, fostering competition. With the risk that desynchronised initiatives could trigger a race to outdo one another, leaving winners and losers.

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    UK Sector Snapshot – Retail Trends

    After a mixed festive season, UK retailers face rising costs and tough choices in 2025. However, Coface data reveals that some areas of the sector are proving more resilient than others.

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    “Coface Insurance Makes Life Easy,” says DCS Group, the UK’s leading distributor of household and personal care brands.

    With over 30 years of continuous growth, DCS Group has become the UK’s leading distributor of major household and personal care brands. As a trusted supply chain organisation, it delivers an unmatched range of market-leading products to its customers. As DCS expands, it relies on Coface as a vital partner in reaching its goals.

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    Coface Barometer, February 2025: An overview from our UK economist, Jonathan Steenberg

    Coface has upgraded the UK from A4 to A3 in our risk assessments, the same as Ireland, France, and Germany. This comes as the global economy navigates the impact of new Trump tariffs and other shifting trade dynamics. But while Britain is in the middle of a tentative recovery, other global economies are already feeling the disruptive impact of the new occupant in the White House.

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    Dive into the world of global trade with Coface's Trade Talk podcast. Explore captivating discussions with trade experts, explore market dynamics, and uncover strategies for growth. 

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